Tragedy strikes at the heart of Miaka and the Suzaku Seven, but instead of crushing Miaka's spirit, the grief forges Miaka's resolution to summon Suzaku and put an end to misery. Without any mention of the tragedy, or the Seiryu Seven's involvement, Nakago convinces Yui to attempt a similar quest, forcing the two former friends into a very deadly race for the Shinzaho of Genbu!